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Here’s what is new with Topgolf, other projects

A building permit has been issued for one of the Des Moines area’s most anticipated – and sought after – indoor entertainment venues: Topgolf.

The valuation of the building is $13 million, according to the …

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Amare Vita: A new development designed for older, active adults

Consider this about Iowa’s population:

A little more than 1.1 million, or 36%, of Iowa’s 3.19 million residents are 50 years or older, according to information compiled by SeniorLiving.org. In Polk County, Iowa’s most populous …

Survey: Iowa architects concerned about the economy

The overall state of the economy is the top concern of respondents to the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ third-quarter market survey, moving up from the third spot in the second quarter.…

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Project515 panelists discuss residential real estate sector

Since 2021, interest rates for home mortgages have more than doubled, causing challenges in the residential real estate market.

But even with higher rates, panelists on the Business Record’s recent virtual discussion about the residential …

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Homebuyers returning to the market, real estate agent says

In the past couple years, lack of homes for sale and the fierce competition over the few that were on the market pushed many potential homebuyers to the sidelines.

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Now, even though interest …

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VIDEO: Last Project515 covers 2024 outlook for housing market

Interest rates for a 30-year home mortgage are hovering around 8%, their highest levels in 23 years. One-third fewer new and existing houses have been sold in the Des Moines area in 2023 than in …

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CISS receives $2.55 million to create DM housing support center

Central Iowa Shelter & Services has announced a partnership with Iowa Total Care, a Medicaid health care coverage provider in the state and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corp., to create an on-the-ground housing …

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Downtown Des Moines poised to add 1,778 apartments

Multifamily developer Ryan Wade had an opportunity to buy property on the edge of Des Moines’ downtown district just prior to the start of the pandemic.

He backed away from the deal when the economy …

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Miniatures of Des Moines buildings on display

The Des Moines Heritage Trust is hosting a Des Moines Miniature History contest this weekend at the Des Moines Heritage Center. The event will feature several historic Des Moines buildings and a 30-foot model railroad …

2023 AIA Central States design award winners announced

Iowa Architecture firms were recently recognized by the American Institute of Architects Central States, which includes Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The program honors design excellence within the states and elsewhere. The AIA Central …